You Deserved Better

The Boy Next Door

I hadn't gotten out of my apartment for the last 4 days. I just sat there in my living room binge watching Grey's Anatomy.
I hardly talked to anyone beside chatting on the group chat.

Alisha was heading to her parents to stay there for a few weeks. Dylan was filming other show. Brandon went on a vacation with his boyfriend. I didn't know what Christian, Devin, or Miles were doing, and i certainly hadn't hear anything from Ross.
So here i was, eating my cereal in my sweatpants.

I decided to go for a jog. I finished my cereal and put the empty bowl in the sink for me to wash later.
I walked to my bedroom and tried to find my leggings and jacket.

I took a shower, put on my black leggings and my dark purple jacket.
I walked towards my shoerack and picked out a black Adidas running shoes.

I rarely tied up my hair, but when jogging, it was a must.

Before going out, i wore my earphones and connected them to my walkman.

As i was locking my door, I was startled by a poke on my shoulder.

"Hey. " a heavy voice. Of course..
i knew it was Ross. I turned to him, and smiled.

"Haven't seen you in a while. Going for a run?" he asked.

"Yeah, i kinda needed some fresh air after spending too much time indoor." i laughed a bit.

I saw a woman behind Ross. Her eyes were so simillar with Ross'.

"Hey, this is my mom. I had just picked her up from the airport." Ross introduced her.
I smiled at her and shook her hand.

"Nice meeting you Mrs. Butler." i said, nodding respectfully.

"Nice meeting you too." she said, "You must be Katherine."

I looked at Ross, his expression were showing a little bit of embarrassment.

"Yeah, your son and i were filming the same show." i said to her.

"Ross talked about... " Mrs. Butler was about to speak when Ross grabbed her hand,
"Okay mom, let's go inside and let Katherine do her jog." he said.

I smiled at Mrs. Butler, she smiled back.

"Again, nice meeting you!" i said to her.

She smiled again and waved at me, "Take care!"

I walked away from them and pressed the elevator button.
I looked back and saw Ross was about to close his door.
He mouthed Take care at me and i nodded as a response.

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I felt the wind brushing my face.
What a refreshing air!

I checked my watch and realized that I've been jogging for almost two hours. I could feel my heart beating so fast, almost like it was trying to escape my chest. So i decided to head back to the apartment.

The elevator door opened at the sixth floor. I walked past Ross' door and approached mine.
I was a little hoping that Ross would come out.

And he did.

He walked closer to me, i raised my eyebrows as in what's up?

"Uhh, my mom is making dinner tonight, " he stopped for a moment. "She asked you to, you know, come."
Ross's voice sounded like he was nervous.

"Really? Umm yeah of course! I'd love to come." i said in excitement.

Ross' expression shifted from nervous, and now was calmer.
He nodded constantly whilst saying okay.